While it is true that taking [these drugs] may benefit those with overweight or obesity, testing hasnt assessed the effects of Ozempic in those without obesity meaning people who want to lose those extra vanity pounds. So theres no way to know what sort of weight loss or side effects can happen with inappropriate use. Remember, too, that as effective as these medications may be, they cant solve emotional issues related to eating and weight
This was despite the fact that the work behind the patent, filed in 1997 and granted in 2001, demonstrated that the peptide helped to lower body weight for four weeks in type 2 diabetes patients who were obese (DiMarchi, Efendic)
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Clinical data shows a clear dose-response relationship, with higher doses producing significantly greater weight loss
Companies like Hims & Hers, Sesame, and Noom all started selling compounded versions of GLP-1 drugs for hundreds of dollars cheaper than branded versions